Directional Anatomical Terms QuizOnline version Directional terms test by Anotida 1 What does superior mean in anatomy? a toward the head b to the side c toward the feet d toward the abdomen 2 Which term describes toward the midline of the body? a lateral b distal c proximal d medial 3 Proximal means closer to which part? a the apex b the distant limb c the trunk or origin d the surface 4 Distal means farthest from which origin? a the midline b the apex c the surface d the trunk or origin 5 What term is used for front in humans (ventral synonym)? a anterior b lateral c dorsal d posterior 6 Posterior is commonly replaced with which term for back in humans? a dorsal b proximal c anterior d ventral 7 Medial refers to a location relative to the a the periphery b the outer surface c the apex d midline of the body 8 Lateral means toward the a the trunk b midline c center d side away from the midline 9 Proximal and distal describe positions relative to the a midline b trunk or origin c surface d apex 10 What does superficial describe? a deeper b toward the center c nearer the surface d outermost layer 11 Lumen refers to the hollow area of which structures? a organs like stomach and blood vessels b bone marrow c muscle tissue d skin surface 12 Central vs peripheral indicates near the a proximal vs distal b centre vs boundary c inner vs outer layer d top vs bottom 13 Medullary describes an inner region; cortical describes an a upper region b core core c outer region or layer d midline area 14 Basal vs apical refer to which parts of cone-shaped organs? a left vs right b interior vs exterior c top vs bottom d base vs apex 15 Which term is used for the inner kidney region? a medullary b apical c cortical d basal 16 Which term describes the base of a cone-shaped organ? a basal b medullary c cortical d apical 17 Which surface faces the lumen in hollow organs? a apical surface b basal surface c peripheral surface d central surface 18 Which term means near the centre of the body? a distal b central c proximal d peripheral 19 Which term means nearer the boundary or outer areas? a central b proximal c peripheral d medial 20 Which statement is true about a luminal obstruction? a It strengthens the organ wall b It refers to blood flow only c It blocks the hollow lumen of an organ d It is outside the organ
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